Stalingrad 1942-43
Illustrated guide to the decisive battle on the Eastern Front with animated map
One of the most important as well as one of the bloodiest battles of World War II, the eventual Soviet Victory over Nazi Germany and its allies marked a major turning point in the war on the Eastern Front. • Watch the detailed map animation, showing the German offensive’s advance into Stalingrad and the Soviet counter-offensive. • Listen to the audio commentary as you follow the course of the battle. • Read the historical account of the build-up to the operation, the action itself and the aftermath of the battle. • View the gallery, including photographs and illustrations of Stalingrad, the soldiers, vehicles and weapons. A locator map pinpoints exactly where it happened and a chart details the opposing forces that took part. • Try out your knowledge of the attack with the battle quiz. This is history at hand – one of the major events in world history on your device.
One of the most important as well as one of the bloodiest battles of World War II, the eventual Soviet Victory over Nazi Germany and its allies marked a major turning point in the war on the Eastern Front. • Watch the detailed map animation, showing the German offensive’s advance into Stalingrad and the Soviet counter-offensive. • Listen to the audio commentary as you follow the course of the battle. • Read the historical account of the build-up to the operation, the action itself and the aftermath of the battle. • View the gallery, including photographs and illustrations of Stalingrad, the soldiers, vehicles and weapons. A locator map pinpoints exactly where it happened and a chart details the opposing forces that took part. • Try out your knowledge of the attack with the battle quiz. This is history at hand – one of the major events in world history on your device.